Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan are negotiating over the Grand Renaissance Dam again, but talks are shrouded by opacity and fears of drought and famine remain. When Ethiopia first began filling the dam's reservoir in July, the development was greeted with alarm by Egypt and Sudan. Sudan immediately reported that the level of Nile water reaching its territory had been reduced. Ethiopia has always been and remains committed to the equitable and reasonable utilisation of Nile water resources without causing significant harm." Last June Ethiopian General Birhanu Jula warned Egypt that his country was willing to defend the Renaissance Dam by force.

Source: Ethiopian News August 20, 2020 14:48 UTC